The Parsley Patch

To us summer is just beginning, but to the ancient Celts who saw the year as divided solely between summer and winter, we have reached the mid-point of summer and so celebrate Midsummer. It falls on the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. The sun now high over head is at the height of its power. For several days it may appear to stand still, but shortly begins waning as the days begin to grow shorter.

The height of summer has just passed, and as the moon of June brought forth strong sun-fire energy, the Blessing Moon of July now ushers in potent moon-water energy. Much time has been spent over the past few months working tirelessly to cultivate the land. Just before harvest time arrives, we take some time to sit back and rest awhile before the labor of harvesting begins.

Spring has passed and summer is fully blazing as the sun reaches its peek at the Summer Solstice. At this time of year, the moon and sun are seen as being equals and it’s often called the Dyad moon, or moon of equal parts. We feel the strong energy of the sun reflected in the moon.